Daniel B. Rice, 60, of Dunkirk, MD passed away suddenly September 7, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Dan was born November 12, 1949 in Colver, PA to Jesse F. and Jessie Brown Rice.

He was raised in Ebensburg, PA and graduated from Central Cambria High School. He moved to Maryland at age 19 and enlisted in the US Army March 11, 1971. He served in the infantry during the Vietnam Conflict earning the Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service and Sharpshooter Medals, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged January 10, 1972 as a Specialist 4th Class.

He married Jeannie James in 1969 and they were later divorced. He married Donna Honaker February 14, 1984 and they made their home in Dunkirk, MD.

Dan was employed in the printing industry and worked as a Journeyman Folder Operator with Saul's Lithograph in Washington, D.C. for thirty four years. He was currently employed as a handyman for Clarks Landing Marine Group in Shady Side, MD. Dan was a life member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of Maryland ABATE, a motorcycle legislative action organization. In his leisure time Dan loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, playing golf and riding motorcycles.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Eugene and Ronald Rice and by a sister Charlotte Ruffner.

He is survived by his devoted wife Donna, a son Daniel P. Rice and wife Teri of Lusby, MD, granddaughters Courtney and Elizabeth Rice, sisters Mary Katherine Ferguson of Ebensburg, PA and Janet Strang of New Jersey and a brother Jay Rice of Dunkirk, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy in Dan's name may be made to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Attn: Sharon Mattia, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
September 11, 2010
11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Memorial Service
September 11, 2010
12:30 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD